they want _ what the england fans want. they want to _ what the england fans want. they want to hear positive thoughts and that this _ want to hear positive thoughts and that this england side can put up a fight _ that this england side can put up a fight but— that this england side can put up a fight. but realistically, they can't and they— fight. but realistically, they can't and they haven't done. so it's been really— and they haven't done. so it's been really hard — and they haven't done. so it's been really hard to watch and it sat for the state — really hard to watch and it sat for the state of english cricket. well, many questions _ the state of english cricket. well, many questions about _ the state of english cricket. well, many questions about how - the state of english cricket. -ii many questions about how england recover from the situation — but one question remains, australia have retained the ashes, they've been enjoying the occasion, it's only taken three days here in hobart, but australian have one notjust this game, but the ashes by 4—

it is tough to watch, how draining to be england's| watch, how draining to be england's captain. we watch, how draining to be england's ca-tain. ~ ., watch, how draining to be england's ca-tain. . ., ., ., ., captain. we are going through a really tough _ captain. we are going through a really tough stage _ captain. we are going through a really tough stage as _ captain. we are going through a really tough stage as a - captain. we are going through a really tough stage as a group i captain. we are going through a really tough stage as a group ofj really tough stage as a group of players — really tough stage as a group of players. the performance hasn't been -ood players. the performance hasn't been good and _ players. the performance hasn't been good and i_ players. the performance hasn't been good and i have looked at an opportunity to turn things round and for us _ opportunity to turn things round and for us to— opportunity to turn things round and for us to start putting in performances he would expect from an english _ performances he would expect from an english test tea

i thought england, to salvage this from being 36-4 in_ england, to salvage this from being 36-4 in the — england, to salvage this from being 36—4 in the first innings, was of his gnostic— 36—4 in the first innings, was of his gnostic effort and they can certainly— his gnostic effort and they can certainly take heart from this going to the _ certainly take heart from this going to the next test match, were certain they will_ to the next test match, were certain they will he — to the next test match, were certain they will be trying to win a test match and _ they will be trying to win a test match and go home with at least one victory _ match and go home with at least one victory. they— match and go home with at least one victory. they won't feel as if they have _ victory. they won't feel as if they have won — victory. they won't feel as if they have won the game, but they will feel they— have won the game, but they will feel they have conquered a few demons— feel they have conquered a few demons which have hunted them, seeing _ demons which have hunted them, seeing o

stop 70 runs, england 169, at the halfway stage it looks like england's game. i sent this looks like their game and i thought they were going to get their first win of the series enter that first punch but it was not meant to be. he was unbelievable and for the first time ever played a role and ended up getting 15 outs. i don't wish to align you but i got a scary statistic because australia have the ashes ready england me to win the series outright and it's normally a draw in the series and if it's a draw australia need to further wins and it's over. draw australia need to further wins and it's over-— and it's over. england me to come back come — and it's over. england me to come back come quickly _ and it's over. england me to come back come quickly and _ and it's over. england me to come back come quickly and they've - and it's over. england me to come back come quickly and they've got| back come quickly and they've got another game on saturday said they need to be grip look where they can improve and where they went wrong and they have to come back and w

greetings from wales over there in england. what you think of all this? �* , , in england. what you think of all this? d , , , , ~ in england. what you think of all this? ~, this? it's very surprising. a bit sill . this? it's very surprising. a bit silly- the _ this? it's very surprising. a bit silly. the stadium _ this? it's very surprising. a bit silly. the stadium was - this? it's very surprising. a bit silly. the stadium was build i this? it's very surprising. a bit silly. the stadium was build a | this? it's very surprising. a bit i silly. the stadium was build a 92 and at that time we were aware that it was partly located in wales and it straddle the border. and that's the reason why the offices are located in england so we knew about it. it's been a few quirks over the years, but this is the first time we have had anything like this. the government _ have had anything like this. the government in _ have had anything like this. the government in well says the stadium is in wales and therefore welsh regulations apply. fletcher county council and north wales police are

can england - can we not do that? that's the l question. can england tomorrow can we not do that? that's the - question. can england tomorrow show a bit of grit, a bit of fight and get somewhere towards where australia got two at a50 in average first—inning score at sydney so a little not feel they are out of the game yet but looking at the weather this around, the draw is the favourite. england not wanting to win but a lot to still be gained from it. �* . win but a lot to still be gained from it. . ., ., ' , win but a lot to still be gained fromit.�* ., . ., . win but a lot to still be gained fromit. ., . ., . ., from it. and we have a 1% chance of winning this — from it. and we have a 1% chance of winning this game _ from it. and we have a 1% chance of winning this game according - from it. and we have a 1% chance of| winning this game according to when predictor but they are there any that to — predictor but they are there any that to put wrongs right and they have _ that to put wrongs right and they have made mistakes throughout this series— have made mistakes thro

. _ but hope for england? there is always hope, england - but hope for england? there is always hope, england lost - but hope for england? there is i always hope, england lost heavily the last time they played an ashes series at home, they have regrouped and are getting ready for tomorrow. you have 3t20s, then a test match and then 31—day internationals. the t20$ and then 31—day internationals. the t20s have been moved to the start of the series, does it help england? —— and then three one—day internationals. if and then three one-day internationals.- and then three one-day internationals. , . , ., internationals. if they had started with a test _ internationals. if they had started with a test match _ internationals. if they had started with a test match it _ internationals. if they had started with a test match it would - internationals. if they had started with a test match it would have i internationals. if they had started i with a test match it would have been difficult, anything can happen in the t20, itjust takes danni wyatt to get a quick 50, o

england international special former england international world specialformer england international world cup winner alex hartley and alex where else can we start with a innings from heather knight being in captain? she innings from heather knight being in ca tain? ,, . , innings from heather knight being in catain? ,, ., , , captain? she was absolutely outstanding _ captain? she was absolutely outstanding today _ captain? she was absolutely outstanding today and - captain? she was absolutely - outstanding today and yesterday with help the _ outstanding today and yesterday with help the tail end and she was able to get— help the tail end and she was able to get up— help the tail end and she was able to get up to that mammoth total of 150 plus _ to get up to that mammoth total of 150 plus. had she not run out of partners — 150 plus. had she not run out of partners i — 150 plus. had she not run out of partners i genuinely think she could have had _ partners i genuinely think she could have had 200 plus but she has put england _ have had 200 plus but she has put england in— h

joe root, england's captain, his ninth test wicket already. england's sad procession trudged on, surrounded, surrendering. three wickets for no runs, 36—4 by lunch. afterwards, it got surreal. ben stokes was given out leg before wicket. it turned out there was no leg and plenty of wicket. bails still on, stokes still in. but he was facing the pace with pain. a side injury kept him from bowling but not batting, battling. jonny bairstow went with him, both swatted 50s. here was the fight england had spoken about. and here was the counterpunch. stokes, trapped by nathan lyon. jos buttler followed. but bairstow wasn't done. together with mark wood, he made sure england wouldn't be made to bat again. and then in the final over of the day, he passed 100. it's too late to save the series. it might still be too little to save the match. but at long last, england have something to celebrate. patrick gearey, bbc news. another tennis player has had their visa cancelled by australian authorities. czech renata vorocova joins novak djokovic in being denie

for england, exhausting. australia had declared 387 runs ahead, sending england's openers to the crease under darkening skies, trusting that they would provide their own punchline again. it never quite came. they weathered that storm, and with rain in the forecast will hope tomorrow they can be rescued by another. patrick gearey, bbc news. at the close of play, england's caretaker coach graham thorpe admits england are suffering with a number of injuries — but will fight on to try and salvage a draw on the final day. we've obviously got some blows to some fingers, but i'm sure the lads will take whatever they need to take to get themselves into a position where they are capable of performing tomorrow. so, they'll all bat and they will do their very best. i know that. so work to do for england who could still be helped by the weather, with rain predicted on sunday. former england bowler alex hartley is alongside our reporter henry moeran. this was another entertaining, if difficult day for england here at th

england will be hoinr it's a different. england will be heping they — it's a different. england will be heping they can _ it's a different. england will be hoping they can borrow - it's a different. england will be l hoping they can borrow australia altered in the first couple of hours tomorrow and the sun comes down and we get out of it and hopefully it turns into a batting picture. we heard it would would be freezing cold but in it's been rainy but generally lovely. brilliant to be here england will be desperate to get those wickets in the morning session and get packing and put on the title. a uk parliamentary report on racism in cricket has been published and has warned that the sport could have public funding withdrawn unless the england and wales cricket board show �*continuous, demonstrable, progress ' in eradicating �*deep—seated racism'. the report praised the courage of the former yorkshire player azeem rafeeq, who gave an important account of his time at yorkshire cricket club to a committee of mps in november. laura scott has the details of the report.

by monday evening and night, perhaps a little patchy rain reaching towards northern england. tuesday looking mainly dry, rain moving in scotland and northern ireland on wednesday, sweeping south on wednesday night, weakening as it does so. what that weather front does do is sweep away a lot of the cloud that surrounds at the moment. not much rain moving south, but brighter skies following that system across much of the uk. a bit of breeze on thursday. this is bbc news. the headlines: britain is accusing russia of planning to install a pro—kremlin leader in ukraine, as fears of an invasion grow. the foreign office in london says a former ukrainian mp is being considered as a potential candidate — along with four others who it says have links to russian intelligence services. islamic state fighters have continued one of their biggest attacks in syria since the group's self—declared caliphate was defeated nearly three years ago. a british—based monitoring group said more than 75 people — most of them jihadists — had been killed in three days of fighting with kurdishâ

root knew it, england had to forget it. after all, they were soon in the final session with stokes still there, wounded side, willing heart, butjust at the wrong moment, he was betrayed by a touch. oh, there he goes. a different kind of hurt, because now the door was open and pat cummins was charging through it. mark wood fell just afterjos buttler. down to the sharp end — 13 balls left, two wickets left. oh, it's got him! whenjack leach became one of them. australia sensed blood, england perhaps deja vu — last ball to jimmy anderson to decide the test. he's done it. he's survived it. england have survived it... and breathe. this is a draw, not a victory, but england waved no white flag, so there will be no whitewash. patrick gearey, bbc news. well, there has been a lot of pressure on captainjoe root. and he said he was relieved and proud that england managed to draw the match and remove the possibility of another 5—0 defeat. coming into the game, i spoke a lot about putting some pride back into english cricket and in

kieran trippier has scored for england! pinpoint perfection. fans on tyneside can look forward to those free kicks. newcastle have agreed a £12 million fee with atletico madrid. trippier will be reunited with manager eddie howe, who signed him while he was at burnley. you wonder if more signings will follow. that's all the sport for now. thank you for your messages about the nation that the government at westminster are considering dropping the requirement to have a pcr test if you've tested positive on a lateral flow test. this says, hello, my adult daughter took a pcr test after a negative lateral flow in bed for a week with covid. she did a lateralflow for a week with covid. she did a lateral flow everyday to see if they would return a positive result, they did not, so we no longer trust them and believe they give us full sense of security and increase the spread of security and increase the spread of covid. ——. sense of security. if you don't have symptoms and get a positive lateral flow, the government is finalising plans to suggest h

england had james anderson and stuart broad bowling. no earlyjoy for either. marcus harris with that shot. how soon do you start worrying, if you're england's captain? well, perhaps he never stops. but broad is an expert at dismissing david warner. remember there. good catch. gone for 30. and that is why i should play every match, broad might just have been thinking. watch now, some courageous commitment. frantic pace. gripping drama. here we go, stumps clear. covers on. the ground staff were busy. rain lingered over sydney. eventually, the cricket resumed. marnus labuschagne scoring runs, frustrating england. normal service. harris on 38, anderson at 39. a timely wicket for england. a reminder they can compete. here comes mark wood. there goes labuschagne. edged, caught. 126—3 at the close of play and a chance to show england enjoying the ashes? well, for once, why not? mark wood said stuart broad removing david warner was a great start — and he was pleased with the overall bowling performance on day one. i felt like with the stop start sort of day, to ge

england women are under pressure in the ashes. they drop catches, while the aussie�*s make hay on the first day of the test in canberra. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. from today, england has dropped the legal requirement to wear face coverings in indoor settings. the health secretary, sajid javid, said 0micron is now in retreat. but many shops will still ask customers to wear masks as a courtesy to others — and it remains mandatory to wear a face covering on transport for london services. face coverings are still required in indoor settings everywhere else in the uk. 0ur correspondent, emma simpson, reports. it has been 18 months since we started wearing these, face coverings, to help fend off covid. so is this the beginning of the end of mask wearing in england at least? here in st albans, as restrictions eased, commuters seemed keen to carry on wearing them, for now. {131 carry on wearing them, for now. of course on a train, on the underground, i think for the next few months, yeah, for sure, just to be sa

player of the year in england, a lot of prizes. we don't like _ in england, a lot of prizes. we don't like the _ in england, a lot of prizes. we don't like the result but we have won a _ don't like the result but we have won a similar matches against chelsea — won a similar matches against chelsea. it was about individual quality — chelsea. it was about individual quality today up front, to very honest — quality today up front, to very honest. f , . quality today up front, to very honest. j , ., ., ., , quality today up front, to very honest. ., ., , honest. city's lead at the top is now 13 points. _ honest. city's lead at the top is now 13 points. for— honest. city's lead at the top is now 13 points. for chelsea - honest. city's lead at the top is now 13 points. for chelsea it i honest. city's lead at the top is now 13 points. for chelsea it is| now 13 points. for chelsea it is ominous. just two months ago, it was a three horse race. now one team is way out in front. at the opposite end of the table, there was heartbreak for newcastle as watford snatached a late poin

england will be bitin: at going forward. england will be biting at some _ going forward. england will be biting at some stage - going forward. england will be l biting at some stage tomorrow. going forward. england will be - biting at some stage tomorrow. from what we've seen, how stuff will it be. 1 what we've seen, how stuff will it be. ~ �* , :, what we've seen, how stuff will it be. ~' �* , :, :, be. i think it'll be tough to get in. once you're _ be. i think it'll be tough to get in. once you're in, _ be. i think it'll be tough to get in. once you're in, it's a - be. i think it'll be tough to get in. once you're in, it's a lot i in. once you're in, it's a lot easier. they have to battle through those first 20 minutes. it's also offering a bit to the boulders. we've seen some good bowling from england. they showed a lot of toil, 97 overs bold. england. they showed a lot of toil, 97 overs bold-— england. they showed a lot of toil, 97 overs bold. three shy of the 100 that was needed. _ 97 overs bold. three shy of the 100 that was needed. there _ 97 overs bold. thr

england has fewer restrictions than many other countries. borisjohnson says his plan b — which is more masks, covid passports and working from home — will stay in place but that's it for now. in the commons, he was bullish about the strategy. this is the balanced and the proportionate approach that we've taken to covid. we've been able to keep this country open, keep our economy moving — more open than any other comparable economy in europe, and they know it, mr speaker. with a huge rise in cases, the testing system has been under strain, so today, a change in england and wales. if you don't have covid symptoms and your lateral flow test is positive, you'll still have to isolate but won't have to confirm the result with a pcr. staff shortages, though, remain a major problem. in hospitals and other sectors, services are being cancelled or delayed because so many are in isolation. the labour leader is one of them, after testing positive for the second time. his deputy stood in. doctors, nurses, carers, teachers and pupils can't get the t

. _ better for england? it's going to be really difficult. problems _ better for england? it's going to be really difficult. problems on - better for england? it's going to be really difficult. problems on and . really difficult. problems on and off the field. australia are a good side, especially in their home conditions, and australia have a look to play for. you think it doesn't really matter if they wind 4-0 doesn't really matter if they wind 4—0 or 5—0, doesn't really matter if they wind 4—0 or5—0, but doesn't really matter if they wind 4—0 or 5—0, but it absolutely does, they almost watched new zealand take their place last summer, australia missed out because of a slow over rate. they've got a lot to play for. they need points. there will be no letup from australia you think. england have got to go for it. graham thorpe, their coach, has said you've got to give it a go. is there the confidence up against this australian side? the evidence so far suggests not. australian side? the evidence so far suggests not-— suggests not. chris silverwood, the head c

temperatures in england and wales, only three orfour temperatures in england and wales, only three or four micro degrees, and dryjanuary only three or four micro degrees, and dry january continues only three or four micro degrees, and dryjanuary continues for many of us through the rest of this week. again in the north—west of the uk we see some outbreaks of rain, familiar story, familiar weather pattern, we see week weather fronts from the atlantic but nosing into the north—west of the uk, not getting much further because high pressure is keeping it fine and dry. variable amounts of cloud because some areas are seeing some sunshine, the north—east of england seen sunshine this afternoon, and some sunshine and eastern parts of scotland and northern ireland and its managerfor scotland and northern ireland. there is that we gather from straddling scotland, bringing light rain or drizzle into some western areas, that will push northwards towards the northern isles overnight. we have clearer skies in the north—east of england leading to some fog, especially through the vale of yor

from _ period to five full days in england. from monday, people can test twice before _ from monday, people can test twice before they go, leaving isolation at the start _ before they go, leaving isolation at the start of day six. and before they go, leaving isolation at the start of day six.— the start of day six. and some scientists _ the start of day six. and some scientists agree, _ the start of day six. and some scientists agree, it _ the start of day six. and some scientists agree, it is - the start of day six. and some scientists agree, it is the - the start of day six. and some scientists agree, it is the right balance of risks. the scientists agree, it is the right balance of risks.— balance of risks. the negative im acts balance of risks. the negative impacts of— balance of risks. the negative impacts of the _ balance of risks. the negative impacts of the isolation - balance of risks. the negative impacts of the isolation on . balance of risks. the negative| impacts of the isolation on our services, on our schoo

how draining to be england's captain. we're going through a real tough stage as a group of players, the performances haven't been good enough, but i'd love the opportunity to try and turn things around, and for us to start putting in performances that you'd expect from an english test team. let's remember, england rarely prosper down under — but australia's capt began the series with a smile, and he's never stopped. and in the ashes tradition, thatjust can't be right. joe wilson, bbc news. as you've been hearing in the news, novak djokovic says he's extremely disappointed with the ruling that has seen him deported from australia but says he respects the decision. the world number one, who is unvaccinated against covid—i9, failed to overturn a decision from the government to cancel his visa on public health grounds. the decision ends an ii—day legal row over whether djokovic would be able to defend his title at the australian open, which starts tonight. his name's now been removed from the order of play — and his w

england's women stepping out in australia, looking to restore england cricket's reputation. having lost the toss and been put into bat, tammy beaumont showed early flair, while danni wyatt's back to back sixes set the tone. they meant business. before a break for the hosts, beaumont bowled and caught. wyatt batted on to make her 50, england making steady strides — until this. nat sciver gone — followed almost straightaway by wyatt and jones. tahlia mcgrath taking three quick ones in a row. england, though, holding on to set australia a respectable target of 170 to win. sophie ecclestone set alyssa healy packing for just seven. a promising start. mcgrath, however, was made of stronger stuff and took a chance to shine once more quickly, bringing up her half century, and that was followed by captain meg lanning. their partnership looking unbreakable as england's bowlers struggled to make a dent. and so it proved australia comfortably claiming a nine wicket victory with 18 balls to spare, england with work to do. jo curry, bbc news. it was a day of disappointment for british

england international special former england international world specialformer england international world cup winner alex hartley and alex where else can we start with a innings from heather knight being in captain? she innings from heather knight being in ca tain? ,, ., , innings from heather knight being in catain? ,, ., , , captain? she was absolutely outstanding _ captain? she was absolutely outstanding today _ captain? she was absolutely outstanding today and - captain? she was absolutely - outstanding today and yesterday with help the _ outstanding today and yesterday with help the tail end and she was able to get— help the tail end and she was able to get up— help the tail end and she was able to get up to that mammoth total of 150 plus _ to get up to that mammoth total of 150 plus. had she not run out of partners — 150 plus. had she not run out of partners i — 150 plus. had she not run out of partners i genuinely think she could have had _ partners i genuinely think she could have had 200 plus but she has put england _ have had 200 plus but she has put england in—

and england a touch of frost possible. 0utbreaks through wales and england a touch of frost possible. outbreaks of rain, further south and into northern ireland as we go into monday. barely any rain to register in northern ireland. ahead of that there may be a few sunny spells around, parts of northern england and north wales and the midlands, south of that a good deal of cloud, temperatures around 6-9 c. deal of cloud, temperatures around 6—9 c. by deal of cloud, temperatures around 6—9 c. by monday evening and night, perhaps a little patchy rain reaching towards northern england. tuesday looking mainly dry, rain living in scotland and northern ireland on wednesday, sweeping south on wednesday night, weakening as it does so. what that whether front doors to as sweep away a lot of the cloud that surrounds at the moment. not much rain moving south, but brighter skies following that system across much of the uk. a bit of breeze on thursday. we�*ll be taking a look at tomorrow mornings papers in a moment first the headl

success for encland. . , ., ., england. certainly, it would have felt like that — england. certainly, it would have felt like that in _ england. certainly, it would have felt like that in the _ england. certainly, it would have felt like that in the dressing - england. certainly, it would have. felt like that in the dressing room. they won't feel as though they have won the game, but like they have conquered some of the demons that have haunted them over the course of the last five weeks or so messing off that australian bowling attack, crawley coming in and playing an innings of a test match batsmen was impressive, jonny bairstow in both innings batting really well, ben stokes with 52 to and the game. positive things to talk about, disappointing that it looks likejos buttler is going home, very disappointing for the team, but to see how ben stokes's inside is an jonny bairstow�*s fun, those casualties aside, relatively positive week and more positive than we have seen so far. well, there has been a lot of pressure on c

more than one in ten beds in england are occupied by| ten beds in england are occupied by patients who are fit enough to be discharged but need support from social care. 95—year—old jean brownlee had a fall on christmas day. she is still waiting for a care package to go home. it’s day. she is still waiting for a care package to go home.— package to go home. it's terribly frustrating- _ package to go home. it's terribly frustrating. i— package to go home. it's terribly frustrating. i mean, _ package to go home. it's terribly frustrating. i mean, i— package to go home. it's terribly frustrating. i mean, i could - package to go home. it's terribly frustrating. i mean, i could be i package to go home. it's terriblyi frustrating. i mean, i could be at home now. i admit i can't see to do what i used to do, but i would be in my own environment. life would be much more pleasant.— much more pleasant. hospitals are reachin: much more pleasant. hospitals are reaching capacity — much more pleasant. hospitals are reaching capacity whilst _ much more pleasant. hospitals are reaching

i prime minister's decision to return to plan a in england?— to plan a in england? i didn't su ort to plan a in england? i didn't support the _ to plan a in england? i didn't support the imposition - to plan a in england? i didn't support the imposition of- to plan a in england? i didn'tl support the imposition of plan to plan a in england? i didn't- support the imposition of plan b. i thought that the evidence at that time was that the 0micron variant was not posing a threat to hospitalisations, or deaths, and that the increased measures that were undertaken last time, it was the first time i had voted against the first time i had voted against the government, on their coronavirus measure, so i think this is taking us back to a sensible place. aha, us back to a sensible place. a government spokesperson said before that decision was announced that it was a finely balanced decision, we have to factor in we are still in winter, people are indoors a lot the time and there seems to be some push back specifically on the issue of mask wearing, so, do you think it was prud

the move brings england into line with the rest of the uk. unions have welcomed the advice, while also warning that staff shortages could once again lead to some children being taught at home. sanchia berg reports. in scotland, pupils have been wearing masks as they learn with the windows open for the last few months. the picture is similar now in northern ireland and wales. next week, english secondary students will follow suit as the government tries to reduce the spread of covid in schools. around half of children over 12 have been double—jabbed, not enough to keep the virus out. the face coverings is very much a short—term measure, simply to the 26th of january, when it will be reviewed because we recognise it is not something many children will want to wear. it recognises the priority of ensuring face—to—face education is made available, that's our number one priority. some are worried that this could affect children's learning, which has been so disrupted for the last two years. thank goodness, there's very low risk to children

england play scotland on february the 5th. arsenal's thomas partey says he will work to change his fortunes after a difficult few days for both club and country. he was sent offjust minutes after coming on as a sub in last night's league cup semifinal defeat to liverpool. the red card came just two days after he played for ghana in their shock group—stage defeat to comoros that eliminated them from the africa cup of nations. on social media, partey said: scotland's scott jamieson is still at the top of the leaderboard, on day two of golf�*s world tour season opener in abu dhabi. he's still out on the course, players battling wins. england's ian poulter carded a round of 62, —— 72 for a share of the clubhouse lead on 6 under par. and finally over on the bbc sport website and app you can find more on the ski and snowboard athletes that have been named in the team for the winter olympics next month in beijing, with reigning snowboard cross world champion charlotte bankes leading the way. that's your sport for now. the us

all of my money is in england still. all the pictures and everything are in england. i have assurances, the pension will still be the same. but things don't say the same, changes bring success sometimes. generations of british influence have left quite a mark here. road signs, and institutions mimic their counterparts across the atlantic. the national sport is cricket, played at the familiar sounding kensington 0val in the capital bridgetown. roland butcher was born in barbados and moved to england when he was 13. he became the country's first ever black test cricketer. fellow wrote a poem to me, really outlining what a shame it was to have picked a black man to england and so forth and so forth. and the other one was from the west indian fellow, who saw this selection as going back to the days of slavery. exploitation all over again. he has invited me for a knockabout on the beach. roland's debut was against the west indies, right here in bridgetown in 1981. he played most of his career to middlesex, and even met the duke of edinburgh on more than one occasion. what

as some weather around _ total for england. as some weather around us _ total for england. as some weather around us well, so they will have to keep— around us well, so they will have to keep an _ around us well, so they will have to keep an eye — around us well, so they will have to keep an eye out on that. they are competent— keep an eye out on that. they are competent in the cap. they are confident— competent in the cap. they are confident they can still win. that is the _ confident they can still win. that is the mood of the england camp, they wouldn't turn up tomorrow if they wouldn't turn up tomorrow if they didn't — they wouldn't turn up tomorrow if they didn't believe they could win it. they didn't believe they could win it they've — they didn't believe they could win it. they've got to go out and build a bigger— it. they've got to go out and build a bigger target as they can for australia or reduce that target and id australia or reduce that target and go from _ australia or reduce that target and go from there. australia or reduce that target and go

we want england to compete and we want england to compete and we want england to compete and we want england to win the ashes back and when test matches.— england to win the ashes back and when test matches. looking at the issues, when test matches. looking at the issues. where _ when test matches. looking at the issues, where would _ when test matches. looking at the issues, where would you _ when test matches. looking at the issues, where would you put - when test matches. looking at the i issues, where would you put coaching in the level of coaching in the —— that the players are receiving? i think coaching is a whole, and i count myself, i think we need to look at ourselves as a group of coaches. i think we've got quite lazy in our coaching, and i believe we've made it very easy to play to perform with techniques aren't good enough. that's a huge part of it. i'm not pointing a finger at the england coaching team and saying they're lazy, but there's a lot of players having improved in a numbers of games. that's quite disappointing. i was involved as assistant coach when we l

it is moving into the far north of england. the last of the mild days temperatures reaching double figures through the afternoon, the temperatures will drop in scotland and highs of around 2 degrees for a time. overnight tonight, things turn ic which showers frequently moving into scotland. some of them will be snowy. miles across the far south. 7 degrees. otherwise the frost is going to be widespread, particularly in the countryside. a cold start on tuesday and frequent snow showers. may be around two to five cm. moreover the highest ground and the winds can get very strong for a time during the middle part of the day particularly in orkney. very blistering. temporary blizzard conditions over the high ground in scotland. wintry showers will be moving down the irish sea into the north of wales in northwest england. could see a little bit of sleet or snow mixed in. the snow showers will be across scotland. wednesday, more showers coming down the eastern coast of scotland and england. a few of those can be wintry and there will b

looking at the impact of covid on nhs england. 16 hospital trusts in england declaring critical incidents. that means that a trust is worried it might not be able to provide core priority services such as emergency care. 16 trusts in critical incidents, that is down one from yesterday when it was 17. now it's time for a look at the weather with matt taylor. good morning. sunshine for one or two but for others, snow having a big impact to travel, particularly across northern england and central southern scotland. we've got some more in the way of heavy showers towards dumfries and galloway, it will affect the m74. those will continue through the day bringing covering in places. an area of rain in southern ireland with some snow which will be moving into south—west england this afternoon. some other and eastern areas staying dry. feeling cold, a blustery westerly wind feeling much colder than temperature is around 3—7 would suggest. these are the sort of temperatures you normally expect at this stage of january. temperatures you normally expect at this stage ofjanuary. tonight, temperat

now the chief medical officers for england, chris whitty... if lots of people are vaccinated, that reduces the risk of transmission in the community. ..for scotland, gregor smith, and for wales, frank atherton, have all been knighted. a knighthood, too, for england's deputy chief medical officer, jonathan van—tam. # wheels on fire...# in the entertainment world, joanna lumley says she is stunned to be made a dame... patsy stone — 47. both for her acting career... i'll sue! ..and for her campaigning work. when i saw that sentence saying dbe, i burst into tears. it was the most extraordinary shock. it was such a shock, i put my head in my hands and sobbed like a baby. then i thought, "how has this happened?" "is it a mistake?" i truly was completely thrown by it. i'm thrilled to bits. james bond actor daniel craig has been made a cmg, the same honour held by the fictional spy. ashley banjo from diversity says he's humbled and proud to become an mbe. black lives matter. several olympians have been honoured including jason kenny and laura kenn

brighter skies in eastern england and northern england and scotland. increasingly windy conditions again in scotland with gusts up to maybe 65 miles an hour in the most exposed spots. but much milderfeel to the weather with highs of ii, 12 or 13 degrees. weather with highs of 11, 12 or 13 degrees. as we move through tuesday night into wednesday, this weather front works back northwards again with a of rain. not as many white lines on the chart. when they open up lines on the chart. when they open up a little wider, that is where the winds will be a little lighter. not as windy on wednesday. a lot of clout around as well and some rain affecting northern areas, particularly in the north and west of scotland. another mild day. as we move from wednesday into thursday we see another weather front pushing southwards and this is a cold front and behind it the air turns colder again and there is potentialfor wintry showers, even at quite low levels. but the end of the week with wintry showers north. still quite windy, but not as stormy as it has been. let's ho

how soon do you start worrying if you're england's captain, perhaps he never stops. you're england's captain, perhaps he neverstops. but you're england's captain, perhaps he never stops. but an expert at dismissing david remembers there. good catch, gone for 30, that is why i should play every match. he may have been thinking. watch now, some courageous commitment. frantic pace, gripping drama, here we go, the stub is clear, the underground staff are busy. rain lingered of sydney. frustrating england. normal service. on 38, edison on 39. a timely wicked for england and a reminder that they can compete. you can smoke wood, and edged, caught. and hundred six for three and a chance to show england enjoying the ashes for once. why not? so, a positive day for england's bowlers then amid all the weather interruptions, we'll hear what david warner made of facing that attack, but first, here's mark wood on england's performance. it felt like a stop start sort of game and to get it in the end, the perspective of the game was a big deal. we try to mix and match and keep people fresh and we've

actually a brighter day in eastern england compared with today. cloud becoming more widespread overnight and into saturday, limiting the extent and severity of frost. cloudier skies over the weekend. most dry, some rain at times in northern scotland. this is bbc news. the headlines: joe biden has warned any russian troops entering ukraine will be treated as an invasion and be met with severe economic sanctions. new satellite images show russian troops are closer to ukraine's border. many people are feared dead following a huge explosion in the west of ghana. police said the blast — near a mining town — happened when a truck carrying explosives collided with a motorcycle. a senior british mp from borisjohnson's conservative party has accused the government of trying to blackmail colleagues who have called for a vote of confidence in the prime minister's leadership. mrjohnson rejected the claims. the first plane—loads of aid have landed in tonga following saturday's volcanic eruption and tsunami. they touched down at the pacific nation's main

and southern england. some late improvements in the day across south wales and the midlands, but more sunshine further north and a few blustery showers blowing into the northwest of scotland. the highest temperatures will actually be in that cloudy, damp weather across southern parts of england. that will clear away, though, overnight. through the rest of the week, northern areas will see the highest temperatures with a stronger atlantic wind. lighter winds further south mean it'll be colder with increasing amounts of mist, fog, and low cloud. hello this is bbc news. the headlines. government tells house builders it expects them to pay them for billion pounds bill to remove dangerous clotting from low—rise buildings in england. novak shot of x wins his right to stay in australia, his family say justice right to stay in australia, his family sayjustice has prevailed and thank all that have supported him. another twist in the downing string party controversy. the e—mail from the pms private secretary inv

england have to win them all. nesta mcgregor, bbc news. england's men are playing a winner takes all game in the final match of their t20 series against west indies. rovman powell hit four sixes as west indies made 179 for four off their 20 overs, setting england a target of 180 to win. england are currently 67—2. the two sides are level at 2—2 in the series. everton are set to announce that frank lampard has agreed a deal to become their new manager. lampard has completed the formalities of a two—and—a—half year deal which is expected to be confirmed tomorrow. the former chelsea and derby manager replaces rafael benitez who left everton earlier this month. mo salah was involved in both of egypt's goals as the seven—time africa cup of nations champions beat morocco 2—1 after extra time to reach the semifinals. salah scored egypt's first and combined with trezeguet for their second. senegal are also into the final four after defeating equatorial guinea 3—1. there's more on the bbc sport website including results from the fou

that was just england and in this is the uk and it's england and in this is the uk and it'5157,758 england and in this is the uk and it's157,758 new cases. death of 42 recorded in 28 days of a positive covid—19 test. that compares if you can compare it to sunday's figure of 73 deaths but that was just for england and wales. so those are the latest figures and you can see also the figures there for vaccinations and total of 51 first dose vaccinations and 47 million second dose at 3a million in terms of the third or boosterjab. a critical incident has been declared at hospitals in lincolnshire because of covid—related staff shortages. the situation has been described as extreme and unprecedented by the nhs trust that runs them. it says essential services remain open. 0ur correspondent danny savage has the latest from lincoln. that critical incident was declared here across the lincolnshire hospitals trust on saturday night. so, that includes this big hospital here in lincoln, one in boston, one in grantham as well. and it meant that they felt they didn't have enough staff to safely cover

_ england as safe as possible. 7000 air purifiers across hundreds - england as safe as possible. 7000 air purifiers across hundreds of thousands_ air purifiers across hundreds of thousands of classrooms in england isn't good _ thousands of classrooms in england isn't good enough. they clearly recognise — isn't good enough. they clearly recognise there is a need to take action_ recognise there is a need to take action but— recognise there is a need to take action but for so many schools and head _ action but for so many schools and head teachers, the answer has just been _ head teachers, the answer has just been open — head teachers, the answer has just been open windows and keep children in close _ been open windows and keep children in close learning. it'sjanuary, i don't _ in close learning. it'sjanuary, i don't think— in close learning. it'sjanuary, i don't think it's an adequate solution _ don't think it's an adequate solution-— don't think it's an adequate solution. ~ . ,, ., , solution. meanwhile, nhs leaders warned they _ solution. meanwhile, nhs leaders warned they a

england have fulfilled that basic requirement. i think it's been really tough forthem, so, we'rejust really thankful that they're out here, couldn't be happier with how it's going for us. we've been on the other side of it before, so, it's not going to be like that forever so we'll enjoy it while we can. well, an old friend of australia, stuart broad, is back in the england team. he's been shockingly good in the ashes before, at least on home soil. a review of this tour may conclude that english cricket doesn't produce the players to succeed in australia. reviews often say that. practice won't make perfect, but it mayjust bring some pride, and traditionally, by sydney, that's all that's left. joe wilson, bbc news. time for a look at the weather, with ben rich. remember that my all start to the year? how things have seen cold air working its way southwards across the uk or at least much colder than the uk or at least much colder than the air we had several days ago and it brought some snow in several places and this was the scene i

but across england, head teachers are looking at contingency plans. they will only know next week whether to put them into effect when they can see how many staff and pupils are absent with omicron. sanchia berg, bbc news. public sector leaders have been told to prepare for the worst—case scenario of up to a quarter of their staff being off work because of covid. the uk has seen record numbers of daily cases over the festive period. ministers have been asked to develop "robust contingency plans" in case of large—scale workplace absences. here's our business correspondent katie prescott. this cumbria care firm has been short—staffed and finding it tough to recruit for a while. bosses say they've got enough work for at least another a0 people. now omicron has decimated their rotas. it's going to be difficult. we may be in a position as a care sector where not everybody is going to get the care they need. in fact, the unfortunate truth, we are not going to be able to provide care for everybody that needs it, and that's obviously a major worry. this

harwell over the border to england. hywel griffith, thank — over the border to england. hywel griffith, thank you, _ over the border to england. hywel griffith, thank you, in _ over the border to england. hywel griffith, thank you, in cardiff. - novak djokovic has thanked people "around the world," for their support as he awaits a decision on his deportation from australia. the men's world number one tennis player remains in immigration detention in melbourne, ahead of the australian open, after being denied entry on wednesday. government officials say he isn't being held captive, and is free to leave any time. meanwhile, it's emerged a second player, renata voracova, from the czech republic, has also had her australian visa cancelled, and is currently being held in the same hotel. shaimaa khalil reports from melbourne. this is the immigration detention hotel where novak djokovic is being kept. adnan chopani has been here forfive months now, after being moved from another facility. i live in level two and djokovic lives in level one. that is the food we have been served